In mid-1977 the band moved to the UK, where it became apparent that they and their label had different ideas as to how they should be marketed. EMI planned to sell The Saints as a typical punk band complete with ripped clothes. The Saints insisted on wearing collared shirts and sweaters, and left their hair long. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Chris Bailey, guitarist Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay on drums with Kym Bradshaw and later Algy Ward on bass.
Kuepper, Hay and Ward left the band in 1978, but Chris Bailey continued touring and recording as The Saints with a revolving line-up of musicians throughout the 80's including the late Janine Hall on bass. The Saints' commercial breakthrough into the US came in 1986 with the album "All Fools Day", with the video for "Just Like Fire Would" receiving airplay on MTV.
After releasing a couple of records under his own name, Bailey reformed The Saints in 1996. Once again without any of the other founding members but they have reunited occasionally to perform live. The Saints music could often be heard in the background during episodes of Neighbours in the 1990's!
The current line-up is:
Chris Bailey - Guitar and vocals
Caspar Wijnberg - Bass
Peter Wilkinson - Drums
Other bands:
2) A Reggae Band.
3) Polish klezmer band from Cracow.
4) Saints (sans The) is an experimental group from Goleta, CA.
5) '60s British band recorded by Joe Meek.
6) An American 60's uptown soul group.
Somebody
The Saints Lyrics
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Won't you please be my somebody
When you laugh I cry
Come on give me love before I die
Just one look in your pretty green eyes
Baby you got me standing hypnotized
One more drink and then I'm gone
Come on let's go shake it all night long
(Ad lib to end)
The lyrics of "Somebody" by The Saints portray a desperate plea for love and connection to another person. The singer expresses their vulnerability and need for this person to become their "somebody." The opening line, "Won't you please be mine," sets the tone for the rest of the song with its direct and urgent message. The singer goes on to confess that this person's laughter makes them cry, emphasizing their emotional turmoil and longing for a deeper connection.
The repeated phrase of "come on give me love before I die" further emphasizes the dire nature of the singer's plea. They feel that their life will not be complete without the love of this person. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency conveyed through the use of repetition and short, choppy phrases. The chorus is an invitation to dance and let loose, perhaps as a way to escape the pain and loneliness of unrequited love.
Overall, "Somebody" is a straightforward and heartfelt song that speaks to the universal human desire for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you please be mine
I am asking you to be my romantic partner.
Won't you please be my somebody
I am asking you to be the person who loves and cares for me.
When you laugh I cry
Your joy brings me happiness, but your absence brings me sadness.
Come on give me love before I die
I am urging you to love me before it is too late.
Just one look in your pretty green eyes
Your attractive appearance captivates me.
Baby you got me standing hypnotized
Your charm has put me in a trance-like state.
One more drink and then I'm gone
I will have one more drink and then I plan on leaving.
Come on let's go shake it all night long
Let's go out and dance until the early morning.
Wee hee woop up
This is an ad-lib, expressing excitement or enthusiasm.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
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